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Military & Out-of-State Michigan Residents

Military Members

Notice for Military Members Stationed in Germany

If you are currently stationed in Germany, please be aware that some states require you to have a valid U.S. driver's license in addition to your USAREUR license.
Read our article for more information.

If you are an
active duty military member, your expired MI driver's license will remain valid for:

30 days after any leave of absence.OR

30 days after being discharged.

When driving with an expired driver license in Michigan, make sure to carry your military documents with you.

Military members, spouses, and dependents can renew in person, online, or by mail through the MI Special Services Branch (see below).

Out-of-State Renewals

If your Michigan
drivers license expires while you are out of state, you can either:

Renew online or by mail.OR

Request a temporary driver license extension.

If you will be
out of state for more than 180 days after the expire date, you must contact the MI SOS Special Services Branch to check if you can still renew your MI driver's license.